2 Corinthians 10:4; Mighty Through God to the Pulling Down of Strongholds

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2 Corinthians 10:4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)

Spiritual battles are fought by the power of the Spirit of God as is declared well in Zechariah 4:6 Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.

Zechariah saw a special candlestick, which the Jews call the Menorah. It is of solid gold and very precious. The candlestick had seven branches. In this 5th vision signifies the completion of the Temple. The Manorah is a significant furnishing in the tabernacle and temple. It is to shine forth as light and witness to the world of the living and true God. Israel is to be the light of the world by their worship of Him, reflecting God’s light, just like the Church today. Every church is symbolized by a lamp into which God puts the light which is to be reflected and spread abroad. Holding forth the word of life is the sacred mandate of every local church. The Holy Spirit is the power that energizes the church in her efforts of missions and evangelism.

 The candlestick is lit by the oil supplied by the two olive trees, the lifeline to keep the light burning. It is to give constant light. The olive tree takes a long time to mature but will become very profitable. It symbolizes a provision of continuous supply. Olive oil is thus a beautiful emblem of the rich and ever fresh presence and grace of the Spirit. The two olive trees describe the two leaders Joshua and Zerubbabel (v 14) in which the Holy Spirit abides and energizes for every God-honouring endeavour. Through them, God equipped His people to complete the rebuilding, despite shortages.

May we be a fit temple for the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, shining for our Lord. The fresh graces of the Spirit will shine forth unhindered. Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but I will remember the name of the Lord my God. Amen.